EPC regulation changes come into force in 2018 for non-domestic properties

From 1 April 2018, it will become unlawful to grant, renew or extend tenancy for properties with an EPC rating of band F or G in England and Wales

The Department for Energy & Climate Change (DECC) have finalised the 2018 EPC regulation changes for England and Wales. The regulations set out the minimum level of energy efficiency for private non-domestic rented property in England and Wales.

  • From the 1 April 2018, it will become unlawful for landlords of non-domestic private rented properties (including public sector landlords) to grant tenancy to new or renew or extend existing tenants if their property has an EPC rating of band F or G, unless an exemption applies or the landlord has made all the relevant energy efficiency improvements.
  • By 1 April 2023, landlords must not continue to let a non-domestic property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating of band F or G – even where there has been no tenancy renewal, extension or new tenancy.
Read more about the regulations for energy efficiency
 

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